
Berkley, MI Michigan 48072
When you require your chimney repaired, we are available and ready to help! We provide a wide range of chimney services including cleaning, maintenance, and repairs. Just give us a call and we can help with your chimney needs!
Customer satisfaction is our #1 priority. We proudly provide fast response times and high quality services for all our chimney repair customers.
Normal chimney and fire place maintenance is very important to help keep your household safe from smoke, carbon monoxide, as well as fires. Whether you are needing a repair, or you would just like to upgrade your fire place and chimney, our chimney repair and fire place repair service pros can assist!
Our chimney pros manage all types of repair services as well as maintenance from chimney crowns and caps, to entire chimney rebuilding.
The chimney flue is the internal shaft that vents smoke and also gases which are created by burning a fire in the fire place. Damage to the flue, fractures in between the bricks, and deteriorating mortar happen after years of use. In cases of light to modest damages, it's possible to fix the loosened mortar and cracks. One of our experts will be able to provide you a flue repair price quote and suggest the best choices for your home.
Adding a chimney liner or relining your chimney can help safeguard your flue from damage as well as protect against fires. The 3 main types of liners are metal, clay, and cast-in-place liners.
Metal liners are a recently preferred sort of chimney liner for upgrades and repairs. They are typically produced from stainless steel, although they can in some cases be made from aluminum as well. Metal liners are are extremely versatile, readily available in stiff or flexible versions, and most any type of residence can accommodate them.
Clay tile liners are one of the most common type of chimney liner. Many older residences have clay liners. They are relatively affordable, however need regular upkeep to see to it that flue tiles do not fracture, split, or break.
Cast in place liners are a light product similar to cement that is installed inside the chimney for a seamless flue. These sorts of liners often tend to be tough to. install as well as pricey. Gradually, they can begin to develop fractures and need relining.
Our pros can help determine the best options for your house.
The chimney crown is really important. It functions as a protective concrete umbrella or rooftop for your entire chimney. This shields your flue and chimney from rain and other elements.
When the chimney crown gets fractures or ends up being damaged in any way, it enables rain water seep through the chimney and expand and contract. This can cause extreme damages to the entire chimney if not repaired. When found early, basic repair services can be made to avoid issues from occurring.
If cracking in the chimney crown is small, the splits can be filled with patch and a water-proof sealer can be applied on top. This will safely prevent water from getting in.
In circumstances where there is a lot more extensive damage to the crown, it might be necessary to rebuild it. If the chimney is still in good condition, then it's feasible to rebuild just the crown. This will secure the chimney for many more years. It's important to have a professional chimney repair examine the crown, flue, and whole chimney to make sure all areas are safe.
A chimney cap safeguards your home in several ways. It keeps rainfall, snow, and, dirt and animals out of your fireplace and prevents hot sparks and also embers from flying out and into your roof. You must never run your fire place or wood burning stove without a chimney cap.
Chimney caps are constructed from galvanized or stainless steel, aluminum, or copper. Our chimney service specialists can replace your chimney cap or set up a new one on your chimney if you do not have one yet.
Many individuals confuse the chimney damper with the flue. The flue is the interior of the chimney that smoke travels through. The damper is the part of the chimney that shuts off air circulation to the exterior. When a damper comes to be old, it requires repair. Normally repairing or replacing the existing old metal damper can be pricey.
It's far better to install a top sealing damper. They are less expensive, and every efficient. A top sealing damper will keep cold drafts as well as unwanted weather outdoors. A substantial amount of air flow can leak in through the chimney from the outside, making your home really feel cooler in the wintertime. This can quickly add up to hundreds of dollars annually in extra heating expenses.
There are times when a fast repair service isn't a good solution and a damaged chimney needs to be entirely rebuilt. Our expert chimney experts can do chimney masonry repair work and also full chimney rebuilding.
We can assist with full fireplace repair service including firebox repair service, refractory panel replacement, fire place door repair, gas log repair work and replacement, fireplace screens and clean out doors, and more.
The firebox is the place inside the fireplace where the fire burns. This part of the fire place can sometimes need repairs. Firebox tuckpointing is a procedure that removes old mortar joints. The surface in between the joints is cleaned up, and then the old joints are filled with brand-new cement. Broken or loosened bricks can likewise be taken care of.
Prefabricated fireplaces include refractory panels. These panels are fixed by cutting and sizing replacement panels, fitting them together and mounting them.
Fireplace doors and gas logs are a great improvement for your fire place. The latest gas logs are attractive and realistic looking as well as are much cleaner than wood burning. We can assist with any kind of range of fire place repair and renovations.